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Sep

Connect Kids and Nature, And What Do You Get?

by Janine Boylan on September 30, 2013

children at play sign, illustrating a better life

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A Better Life

Test yourself—

  • What percentage of preschoolers go outside daily with a parent?
  • About how many hours do children spend outside on a weekday?
  • Do children spend more or less time outdoors today than children did twenty years ago?

See answers below.*

Yes, the “Caution: Children at Play” signs are still on the streets, but the real caution today is that children are not playing outside. In fact, they are losing touch with nature and are losing out on better lives.  Read more...

 

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23

Sep

Beep Baseball: A Totally Different Ball Game

by Janine Boylan on September 23, 2013

Aqil Sajjad of the Boston Renegades, showing how beep baseball builds self-esteem (Photo © Bill Le)

Aqil Sajjad of the Boston Renegades
Photo © Bill Le

Building Self-Esteem On and Off the Field

The metal bat pings as it squarely contacts the baseball. Within a split second, the batter is sprinting, arms pumping. He intently charges over and past the base while the fielders scramble for the ball and nearly collide in their haste.

In less than six seconds, the play is over.

Oh, did I mention that the batter and fielders can’t see?  Read more...

 

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26

Aug

Back-to-School Transition: As Easy as ABC?

by Janine Boylan on August 26, 2013

Teens during the back-to-school transition

Rushing back to class
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Parent + Student = Different Perspectives

Children and parents around the country are preparing for the grand upheaval known as back to school.

While children shudder as the careless summer evaporates, a collective parental sigh of relief greets the dawning of a regular school schedule.

Students preparing to go back to school will face:

  • the elation of finally seeing friends again
  • the misery of making sack lunches
  • the challenge of getting supplies organized
  • and the ultimate struggle: getting up early.

How do their perspectives on the above compare to their parents’?  Read more...

 

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